Peace talks to resume in August

Talks between the government and leaders of ethnic rebel groups have concluded Associated Press reported on 24 July.
Hla Maung Shwe, the special adviser to the government peace negotiating team, told reporters Friday that both sides agreed to resume talks in the first week of August after further discussions among leaders of the various armed ethnic minority groups.
Among the issues to be resolved are participation of all armed ethnic groups and which local and international representatives will witness the signing.